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III. Kevegatation: to be completed ~rithin five years after permanent cessation of mining operations. Revegatation species were chosen for their palatability, and ability to withstand drought, slight salt conditions and adverse soil conditions. The species selected are at times unavailable due to present lack ~f demand, It is erpected that in the future these species will be more readily available. Future technology and our own expe:^imental plots may suggest future changes in the chosen species. All seeding Drill be by the broadcast method and planted in late fall. After seeding, the surfaces will be dragged to provide ~r nomimal coverage of soil. All seeding rates are 'eased or. pure live seed and broadcast seeding methods. The mixture is as follows: Crested Flheatgrass 6 n/zcre Sand Dropseed .2 rt/acre Indian P.icegrass 1.5 R/acre tifestern 4lheatgrass 2.6 f/acre Four Ffing Saltbush 5.3 ~/acre Although the Crested Wheatgrass is not a native it is assumed that the native species will take over. The Four fling Salt- bush provides excellent bro:;se for deer, cattle and other wild- life as well as shelter for small c;ildlife species. The mixture of grasses will grow and mature at different times of tine year to allow for the variabilities of the B.L.1.1. grazing permits. I~fost lands are grazed from [Jovember thru Piay, but not a.Lrrays on an every year basis. Soil ammendments are rot planned at this time as i;aste materials indicate they will support plant growth as Ammonium Mitrate blasting underground leaves a useable nitrate residue. However future tests and conditions may warrant the addition of soil ammendments. Replanting will be implemented if necessary.